Area Sales Manager in Somerset, Taunton

Area Sales Manager in Somerset, Taunton

Somerset +1 Full-Time No working from home possible
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Area Sales Manager Location : South East
Job Type : Permanent
Working Pattern: Home-based, field sales
Salary: Circa £50K + Bonus

Benefits for Area Sales Manager

Competitive basic salary
Company car or car allowance
Bonus and commission structure
Pension and benefits package
Home-based territory role
Long-term career development within a growing business

Introduction for Area Sales Manager

Industrial Connected Talent is supporting a well-established and growing industrial automation business in the search for an Area Sales Manager to cover the South East of England.

This is a field-based sales role focused on developing new business while strengthening existing customer relationships. The successful candidate will manage their own territory and work closely with internal sales, technical teams and senior management to deliver sustainable growth.

Responsibilities for Area Sales Manager

As Area Sales Manager, you will take ownership of sales activity across the South East territory. You will manage existing accounts, identify new opportunities and build relationships with customers across industrial and manufacturing markets.

Manage and grow relationships with OEMs, system integrators, panel builders, distributors and end users
Identify and develop new business opportunities across the region
Expand product penetration and solution sales within existing accounts
Maintain accurate CRM records, sales forecasts and activity reports
Work closely with internal sales and technical teams to deliver the commercial strategy
Attend customer meetings, exhibitions and industry events as required

Requirements for Area Sales Manager

The ideal candidate will have proven external sales experience within industrial automation, electrical products, controls, engineering components or a related technical market. You should be confident managing your own territory, developing new business and building relationships at multiple levels.

Minimum 3 years experience in an external field sales role
Proven new business development and account management experience
Experience selling to OEMs, system integrators, panel builders or distributors
Strong organisation, territory planning and time-management skills
Good CRM, Microsoft Office and sales reporting skills
Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK
Electrical or engineering experience would be beneficial

Location Requirements for Area Sales Manager

This is a home-based role covering the South East of England.

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Locations

SomersetTaunton

Area Sales Manager in Somerset, Taunton employer: Industrial Connected Talent

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Contact Details:

Industrial Connected Talent Recruitment Team